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TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Position Announcement
Executive Assistant Town Manager's Office

The Opportunity
The Town of Mansfield, Connecticut (www.mansfieldct.gov), the home of UCONN, is seeking to fill the Executive Assistant position in the Office of the Town Manager. The ideal candidate will be a generalist with a strong administrative and communications skillset. Additionally, candidates must be adept at establishing collaborative working relationships with town staff, town officials, and the general public. 

Reporting to the Town Manager, the position provides administrative and clerical support to the Town Manager's Office (including Human Resources), Town Council,  and assigned boards and commissions; prepares, posts and distributes Council and Committee agendas, minutes, and packets;  administers online meeting technology; prepares and/or supports the preparation of reports and briefing materials; maintains the Town Manager's schedule; responds to and follows up on citizen inquiries; coordinates special projects and events; maintains filing systems and records; and processes invoices. 

About Us

Located in northeastern Connecticut, with a population of 26, 000, Mansfield is home to the University of Connecticut's main campus and located less than an hour from Hartford, CT, and Providence, RI, ninety minutes from Boston, MA, and three hours from New York City. Mansfield offers a unique blend of urban (Downtown Storrs - www.mansfieldmdp.org), suburban, and rural living in a vibrant university setting. In addition to its stellar collegiate-level athletics (https://uconnhuskies.com/), Mansfield has a variety of cultural and educational offerings, numerous food and entertainment venues, a regionally acclaimed health and wellness center, and an abundance of parks and natural preserves ideal for hiking, cycling, and kayaking. 

Mansfield operates under the Council-Manager form of government, with the Town Manager serving as the Chief Executive Officer responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Town under the policy direction of a nine-member elected Town Council. 

Work Schedule & Location

Worksite is the Audrey Beck Municipal Building, 4 South Eagleville Road, Storr, CT.

Work schedule totals 35 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, with evening work on the second and fourth Mondays of each month (remote work can be accommodated). Occasional infrequent weekend work may be required.

Compensation

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position with a pay range of $34.81-$45.19/hour. 

The hiring rate will depend upon the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. 

Mansfield offers a competitive benefits package. The Town participates in the Connecticut Municipal Retirement System (CMERS), a defined pension plan, plus medical, vision, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition assistance, and paid vacation and holidays. 

Minimum Training and Experience

Preferred qualifications include an associate's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, communications, or a related field. A bachelor's degree is desirable. Progressively responsible municipal or other public or non-profit sector office management experience is highly desirable. Equivalent experience and training will be considered. 

Candidates must have the ability to work with and maintain confidential information as statutory "confidential employees". 

Possession of a driver's license is required. 

How to Apply 

The position is open until filled. Candidates may apply at: https://www.mansfieldct.gov/353/Job-Opportunities. The preferred candidate will be subject to a background check.

The Town of Mansfield is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider with a deep commitment to its workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Town when necessary.